Alpha Secondary School
Alpha Secondary[2] is a public high school in Burnaby, British Columbia part of School District 41 Burnaby.
| Alpha Secondary | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4600 Parker Street , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49.2762°N 122.9992°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Where The Best Get Better |
| Founded | 1950 |
| School board | School District 41 Burnaby |
| School number | 4141005 |
| Principal | Mr. T Wozney |
| Staff | 61 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 1015[1] (2015) |
| Language | English, French |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Eagles (Previously Aztecs) |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Website | alpha |
Academics
Alpha Secondary offers a broad range of educational programming, including French Immersion, Mini School, Advanced Placement, and Honours courses, as well as Ace-It programs. Students wishing to earn their professional certification as a hairstylist can enroll in the two year District Hairdressing Program which is located at Alpha. The Fitness Leadership Program is also at Alpha, which provides students with Douglas College credits, and Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES) weight training instructor and Personal Trainer national certification. Alpha also has an integrated honours program for Grade 8 students called Discovery. In 2008, Alpha students earned over $410,000 in Scholarships.
Clubs and councils
Students at Alpha are provided with a variety of leadership opportunities through their participation in over 30 clubs and councils. The main leadership groups are: Student Government, Music Council, Visual Arts Council, Grad Council, and The Offence. Other groups go beyond the school and organize events that improve both the local and global community. Alpha also has a debate team. Through these groups, students organize school based events that contribute to the school culture.
Athletics
- 2002 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer – Placed 2nd
- 2003 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer Champions
- 2005 Provincial AAA Volleyball – Placed 3rd
- 2006 Provincial AAA Volleyball Champions
- 2007 Provincial AAA Volleyball – Placed 2nd
- 2013 Provincial AAA Rugby – Placed 2nd
- 2013 BNWSSAA Junior Girls Soccer Champions
- 2015 BNWSSAA Senior Boys Soccer Champions
- 2017 BNWSSAA Junior Boys Soccer Champions
- 2017 VNDS Junior Boys Soccer Champions
- 2017/18 Provincial Gymnastics Champion
- 2018/19 BNWSSAA Junior Boys Soccer Champions
- 2018/19 VNDS Junior Boys Soccer Champion
Notable alumni/current students
- Mike James, retired professional rugby player, former Team Canada captain.
- Ashley Leitão, former top ten contestant on Canadian Idol, attended Alpha and graduated in 2004.
- Devon Sawa, actor (Final Destination, Casper) (Class of 1998)
- Don Taylor, grad of 1983 currently working for Sportsnet, and the TEAM 1040
- Alfredo Valente, an Olympic soccer player and soccer player for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, graduated from Alpha in 1998.
- Loreto Siniscalchi, Team Canada Junior National Team Baseball, Little League World Series.
- Theo Millas, Team Canada Junior National Team Baseball.
References
- "Alpha Secondary". Burnaby Board of Education, School District 41. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- "For School Data, Source: BC Schools Book Archived 2006-07-12 at the Wayback Machine." Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Education January 16, 2006.